What has happened to Medium makes me sad. When I heard TS speak at the first Medium day event about the direction of the platform I felt energized—like he cared for the writers. Something has shifted in his speech since then and I no longer feel he has our best interests at heart. His words are cryptic and confusing.
Like you I’m using this shift as an opportunity to pursue something new. Kudos to you on your novels! Wishing you much success, my friend.